© Provided by Hindustan Times CM Thackeray said if cases continue to increase, mask mandate and other curbs are likely to make a comeback. (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)Mumbai: Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the state Covid-19 task force has recommended that the state government make masks mandatory mask in crowded and poorly ventilated public places. Maharashtra on Friday reported 1,134 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths. Following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour will also help in combating other airborne diseases like tuberculosis,” said Dr Kedar Toraskar, critical care specialist and member of the state Covid-19 task force. On Thursday, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had urged the public to wear masks and follow Covid-19 protocol like social distancing and hand washing hygiene.

Source: Hindustan Times June 04, 2022 03:04 UTC